Wednesday, 21 May 2025

How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe for Every Season

A capsule wardrobe is a great way to simplify your wardrobe with the essential items that never go out of fashion.
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe for Every Season
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If you often find that you don’t know what to wear and have too many clothes, a capsule wardrobe can make a big difference. Here is how to build one that will work for every season.

Start with Neutral Basics

First, you want to start with core items in neutral shades, such as black, white, navy, and beige. This should include items like blouses, vests, shirts, t-shirts, trousers, and jeans. You also want to make sure that you have comfortable underwear and well-fitting bras in your preferred style. With these neutral basics, you can easily mix and match and look sharp with any combination.

Incorporate Seasonal Layers

You should then focus on incorporating seasonal layers that will help you dress practically throughout the year. Knitwear, trench coats, and heavier outerwear will give you flexibility from spring to winter, allowing you to always have an item that will help you stay comfortable while looking your best, no matter what the weather is like.

Add Pops of Colour & Personal Style

You can then add pops of colour and showcase your style with a few statement pieces. These are the kind of items that will turn heads and help you feel your best, whether this is a jumper in a bold hue, a print shirt, or a stylish leather jacket. Statement pieces are a great way to reflect your personal sense of style and add visual interest to your outfits.

Select Versatile Footwear & Accessories

Of course, footwear and accessories are key considerations that can take your outfits to the next level. It is a good idea to invest in high-quality footwear that will be versatile and work well across different seasons, such as loafers, boots, and flats. Items like this can be worn throughout the year and also in different situations, whether this is in the office, for coffee catchups, or nights out on the town.

In terms of accessories, you should opt for minimalist looks that will enhance your outfits without overwhelming them and work with different types of ensembles. A few key items that can elevate your wardrobe and add style include classic sunglasses, a structured handbag, and silver jewellery.

Hopefully, this post will help you create a capsule wardrobe that will work with every season. By focusing on quality over quantity and investing in a few key items, you should find it much easier to get dressed each day and always have a stylish outfit no matter the weather.









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Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Space NK - The 'I Do' Wedding Edits

Moving on from their Healthy Hair Edit and as wedding season approaches, it is great to see some themed wedding beauty edits launching and first up comes from Space NK with the 'I do' edits for the Bride and groom.
Space NK - The 'I Do' Wedding Edits
The two edit each feature a range of products from brands such as Caudalie, Augustinus Bader and Westman Atelier, you have everything you need to look your best on that big day.

Starting with the Complete Grooming Edit which is on sale for just £80 and it comes with an exclusive and limited edition Space NK Pearlised Black Travel Bag.
Space NK - The 'I Do' Wedding Edits
This limited-edition set features three simple yet effective skincare steps: cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturise plus an iconic fragrance.


Contents

  • S’ABLE Labs Qasil Cleanser, 150ml 
  • Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-one Lactic Treatment, 30ml
  • Augustinus Bader The Cream, 15ml
  • Creed Aventus Eau de Parfum, 10ml
  • Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum With Hyaluronic Acid, 10ml
Not forgetting the Bride, there is also the Space NK The ‘I Do’ Beauty Edit and it is also priced at £80.00, as with The Grooming Edit, the 'I do' Edit comes with another exclusive and limited edition Pearl White Space NK Bag.
Space NK - The 'I Do' Wedding Edits
This gorgeous edit is described as having all the beauty essentials needed for the Big Day and it also make it a perfect gift for the bridal group.

Contents

  • Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Lightweight Firming Cashmere Cream, 40ml 
  • Chantecaille Eau de Rose de Mai Pure Rosewater, 45ml
  • Lisa Eldridge Baume Embrace Melting Lip Colour in Meet Cute
  • Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer, 200ml 
  • Augustinus Bader The Eye Patches Single Sachet 
  • Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Petal, 2.5g









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Boots Fresh Faced Favourites Skincare Edit Set 2025

Following on from their Premium Hair Care Edit, over the next few days Boots will be launching three new beauty edits and they're all worth getting your hands on! Today is the launch of the Boots Fresh Faced Favourites Skincare Edit Set.
Boots Fresh Faced Favorites Skincare Edit Set
This edit is said to be worth £112.99 and it is on sale now, priced at just £29.99. Described as being a must-have collection of 9 skincare heroes designed to keep your complexion fresh, hydrated, and protected - all summer long. This curated kit includes 6 full-sized products


Contents:

  • Pixi Vitamin-C Serum 30ml
  • The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm 50ml
  • Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 29ml
  • Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion 29ml
  • Lumene Nordic C Glow Boots Essence 30ml
  • Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camilia 18g
  • Boots Skin Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets 50pk
  • ELF Holy Hydration Cleansing Balm 56.6g
  • BYOMA Brightening Serum 30ml












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Friday, 16 May 2025

The £3.99 Aldi Concealer Everyone’s Talking About

Aldi’s £3.99 Concealer Is Being Called a Dupe for Huda Beauty’s £26 Bestseller—and I’m Intrigued.

The £3.99 Aldi Concealer Everyone’s Talking About
If you love a bargain and live for a full-coverage moment, stop what you’re doing because Aldi has just dropped another seriously tempting beauty dupe. Following on from the Lacura version of Tatcha, this time, it's taking on none other than Huda Beauty with their Lacura Radiant Concealer which is priced at just £3.99.

This budget beauty gem is getting attention for its similarity to the Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Concealer, which usually retails at £26. Whilst the Lacura version is over £20 cheaper at just £3.99, it’s always worth picking one up to try, you never know, it could just become your new favourite.

So what’s the fuss about?

The Lacura Radiant Concealer boasts a radiant, skin-smoothing formula designed to offer full coverage without looking cakey or heavy—basically, everything we love about the original Huda version. It’s packaged in a chic, frosted tube with a sleek doe-foot applicator that’s perfect for precise application under the eyes, around the nose, and over blemishes.
The £3.99 Aldi Concealer Everyone’s Talking About


The £3.99 Aldi Concealer Everyone’s Talking About
Texture-wise, it's said to be lightweight yet pigmented, blending like a dream while staying put throughout the day (no creasing, no cracking—yes, please). Early shoppers are already praising it as a "high street hero," saying it delivers the same flawless matte-but-not-flat finish Huda fans swear by.

Available in four shades to begin with, the Lacura version isn't quite as shade-inclusive as Huda's expansive range, but for a Specialbuy release, it’s definitely a strong start. I’m hoping Aldi clocks the hype and gives us more tones in future drops because the beauty community is ready.

As always with Aldi’s beauty Specialbuys, once it's gone, it’s gone—so if you want to get your hands on this £3.99 glow-up essential, you’ll need to act fast.

Would you swap your Huda concealer for Aldi’s £3.99 version? Let me know in the comments—I love hearing what budget buys are working for you!



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